The gallbladder is used to store bile. Bile is a natural substance, released by the gallbladder to help with digestion of fatty foods. Bile causes emulsification of fats so that they can easily be broken down and absorbed by the gastrointestinal system.

Gallstones occur when “stones” are formed from the bile in the gallbladder. This may either be because of excess cholesterol or excess bile pigments called bilirubin in the bile. The stones can vary in size and number.

Gallstones may cause inflammation of the gallbladder; they may move into bile ducts and cause obstruction of bile ducts, leading to a build up of bile products such as bilirubin, which leads to jaundice. They can also move further down the bile ducts causing inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).

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Some patients may experience persistent dull upper abdominal pain or discomfort. Other symptoms such as indigestion, biliary colic, bloating and flatulence may be present.

Biliary colic is usually dull, nonspecific pain localised to the upper abdomen, that may move to the back. The pain may follow 10-30minutes after ingestion of a fatty meal and can come and go in intensity.

Complicated symptomatic gallstones may present as cholecystitis (infection of the gallbladder), colic (pain due to movement of stone though bile ducts), jaundice or pancreatitis.

Patients with cholecystitis usually present with severe, localised pain in the upper right are of the abdomen. They may be acutely ill with fever. Clinical examination will show signs of localised peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal cavity's wall due to infection), with severe tenderness and guarding of abdominal muscles when palpating the gallbladder (known as a positive Murphy's sign).

Pancreatitis may present with similar symptoms as cholecystitis, and often special investigations need to be done to determine the cause of symptoms.

Special investigations most commonly performed are an abdominal ultrasound (first line investigation in uncomplicated cholelithiasis). A contrasted CT scan of the abdomen is usually performed if complications are suspected. If gallstones and infection of the bile ducts are suspect a special type of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) called a MRCP might be performed.

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If you have a history of gallstones and still have your gallbladder, you may have an increased risk of developing gallbladder cancer, especially if you had previous episodes of gallbladder infection. Consider discussing elective gallbladder removal with your surgeon.

Symptoms Treated With URSOKEM 150 MG TABLET

Some patients may experience persistent dull upper abdominal pain or discomfort. Other symptoms such as indigestion, biliary colic, bloating and flatulence may be present.

Biliary colic is usually dull, nonspecific pain localised to the upper abdomen, that may move to the back. The pain may follow 10-30minutes after ingestion of a fatty meal and can come and go in intensity.

Complicated symptomatic gallstones may present as cholecystitis (infection of the gallbladder), colic (pain due to movement of stone though bile ducts), jaundice or pancreatitis.

Patients with cholecystitis usually present with severe, localised pain in the upper right are of the abdomen. They may be acutely ill with fever. Clinical examination will show signs of localised peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal cavity's wall due to infection), with severe tenderness and guarding of abdominal muscles when palpating the gallbladder (known as a positive Murphy's sign).

Pancreatitis may present with similar symptoms as cholecystitis, and often special investigations need to be done to determine the cause of symptoms.

Special investigations most commonly performed are an abdominal ultrasound (first line investigation in uncomplicated cholelithiasis). A contrasted CT scan of the abdomen is usually performed if complications are suspected. If gallstones and infection of the bile ducts are suspect a special type of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) called a MRCP might be performed.

URSOKEM 150 MG TABLET has the following salts in its composition

Other Useful Tips With Usage Of URSOKEM 150 MG TABLET

If you have a history of gallstones and still have your gallbladder, you may have an increased risk of developing gallbladder cancer, especially if you had previous episodes of gallbladder infection. Consider discussing elective gallbladder removal with your surgeon.

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